The Kabbalah of Forgiveness

by Moshe Cordovero, Henry Abramson

The Kabbalah of Forgiveness is a new translation of the first chapter of Rabbi Moshe Cordovero's classic work Date Palm of Devorah (Tomer Devorah) with a modern commentary by Dr. Henry Abramson. Emerging from the 16th-century Safed Circle, a group of kabbalists working in northern Israel, Date Palm of Devorah earned a rare place in the history of Jewish ethical literature, primarily based on the glorious introductory chapter that discusses the Thirteen Levels of Mercy and how these Divine attributes can be applied in daily life. Steeped in metaphysics and mysticism, Date Palm of Devorah brings the loftiest, most esoteric concepts of Judaism and translates them to the everyday realities of human interaction.

Genres: Judaism

242 pages, Hardcover

First published August 5, 2014

About the author

Rabbi Moses ben Jacob Cordovero

Moses ben Jacob Cordovero was a central figure in the historical development of Kabbalah, leader of a mystical school in 16th-century Safed, Ottoman Syria. He is known by the acronym the Ramak.

Reviews

[April]

It is a wonderful resource to encourage growth through Mussar. The 13 levels of mercy taught help us to apply each of the levels and practice forgiveness in our daily lives. I highly recommend this book.

[Lauri Meizler]

just imagine if we all led w these levels

This should be required reading for all of us. Dr. Abramson presents the material in an easy to read, practical style.

[Roberto]

Somewhat dense, absolutely interesting.